| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids 17 and under stay free with an adult family member. 6 miles from lake renwick preserve. free morning coffee and truck parking are offered, as well as a coin laundry. this unpretentious budget property is adjacent to interstate 55, a 2-minute walk from louis joliet mall and 3. some also come with microwaves and minifridges. the colorful, modern rooms include flat-screen tvs with expanded cable channels, plus wood floors, granite countertops and wifi (fee)
O'Hare International Airport 48 min
Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve (27 min)
Expansive natural area including meadow & prairie habitat for birds plus running & biking trails. Joliet Area Historical Museum (18 min)
This museum has colorful & interactive exhibits focused on regional history, plus a souvenir shop. Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center (27 min)
Hiking, deer, forest, camping, and nature Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve (7 min)
839-acre nature preserve featuring herons & egrets, a lake & wetlands, a visitor center & trails. Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest (27 min)
Pumpkin-season farm market with attractions such as pig races & a zoo. Knoch Knolls Nature Center (25 min)
Nature center with kid-oriented exhibits, including an aquarium, live animals & a playground. Joliet Iron Works Historic Site (19 min)
Hiking, park, and history HellsGate Haunted House (20 min) Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center (Joliet) (14 min)
Spooky-themed family park with rides, batting cages, go-karts & miniature golf plus a casual cafe. Dellwood Park (17 min)
150-acre park with picnic shelters, playgrounds & a disc-golf course, plus athletic fields & trails. Old Joliet Prison (20 min)
Built in 1858 & in operation until 2002, this prison was featured in the film The Blues Brothers. Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet (19 min)
Lively lodging with a 50,000 sq ft casino & multiple dining options, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast. Pilcher Park Nature Center (27 min)
Nature center with displays about local wildlife, picnic grounds & extensive hiking/biking trails. Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park (21 min)
Year-round water park with a river, slides, sprays & a lap pool plus concessions & a picnic area. Knoch Knolls Park (25 min) | 
